Madrid Artisan Walking Tour of Lavapiés and La Latina
Let’s go through the streets of Madrid with another look: unhurried, allowing ourselves to be surprised by hidden workshops, shops with soul and flavors that tell stories. This route is an invitation to discover Lavapiés and La Latina by those who create with passion: artisans, designers, master chocolatiers and artists.
Tradition and innovation coexist here. From artisan embroidery to fashion design, to furniture restoration and chocolate pampering, we will meet people who are shape unique pieces. And since every good tour needs a delicious break, we will end up sharing a cheese tasting in a special place, toasting the creativity and pleasure of things well done.
More than a visit, this is an experience to connect: with the city, with those who fill it with talent and with people who appreciate the artisan essence.
Options
Tour in Italian
What's included in Madrid Artisan Walking Tour of Lavapiés and La Latina
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lavapies
️ Washing machine: A neighborhood of contrasts and creativity We will start our route in Lavapiés, a neighborhood where the Castilian essence coexists with a unique multicultural energy. Here, we will discover spaces where traditional trades are reinvented and artisans create with techniques that have been passed down through generations. In this section of the experience, we will explore hidden workshops where ceramics, embroidery and botanical art are worked, discovering the patience and detail behind each piece. We will also enter spaces where sustainability and design go hand in hand, shaping creations that mix the old with the contemporary.
La Latina
La Latina: History and art in every corner Our tour continues in La Latina, a neighborhood that maintains its Madrid essence while hosting projects that combine tradition with a refreshing approach. Here we will visit spaces where craftsmanship becomes art, exploring everything from furniture restoration to artisan chocolate making with a process that respects every ingredient. We will also meet creators who work with fabrics, paper and wood, bringing unique pieces to life with inherited and reinterpreted techniques. To close this experience in a delicious way, we will make a special tasting in a place where cheese is much more than a product: it is a story of tradition, territory and passion.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance to artisan premises
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important note: We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over the age of 21. Guests under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Find our guide at the main entrance of the establishment to begin this handcrafted experience of the Spanish capital together
End Points
- We will finish our tour with a tasting of artisan cheeses in a cheese shop in the area to delight us with its most representative flavors
